In 2010, the federal government passed a new law that makes it possible for contracting officers to set aside contract opportunities where only women-owned small businesses can compete! The goal is to make it easier for women-owned businesses to get contracts and for government agencies to achieve the 5% goal.

In this workshop you will gain insight on how to search for opportunities, identify decision makers and increase your chances of getting contracts. If obtaining government contracts is part of your strategic plan, this is an important workshop that you don’t want to miss!

Presenter: Michelle KantorPresenter: Michelle KantorMichelle Kantor heads up the Government Contracting Practice group in the Chicago office of McDonald Hopkins LLC. Michelle has more than 27 years of experience practicing in government contracting. She represents prime contractors, suppliers, subcontractors, design professionals, manufacturers, fabricators, consultants and owners in all procurement and construction related matters in the public and private sectors. Michelle assists clients in federal, state and local government contracting and procurement, SBA 8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB, VOSB, WOSB and EDWOSB, MBE/DBE/WBE, and small business (SB) certifications and appeals, federal and state government mentor-protégé submissions, joint Venture and Teaming Agreements, mentor-protégé agreements and diversity supplier programs.